It seems that many folks don't have marked queens for one reason or another, but wish they did. I know the thought of marking your own queens can seem intimidating for new beekeepers, so with the help of my son Blake, we made a short video demonstrating how easy it is. Blake is only 8 years old and did all the camera work, I think he did an outstanding job, but then again, I'm his Dad, so I'm suppose to think that. :-D This is also our first (hopefully there will be more) video, so any feedback would be appreciated.
http://robo.bushkillfarms.com/2007/09/04/queen-marking/
Thanks for the video Robo. Your son did a great job!!! Wish I could do as well!!!
Also thanks for you website have looked at it several times--- I believe about the cloake board (think that was your site). Still a little confused on it. How about a video on it and setting it up for queen rearing :-D.
Just wish I had something besides dial-up :'(!
nice video Robo, i do the same but i dont use the hair roller, i just set her back on the frames to release her... nice video
Outstanding video!
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Also thanks for you website have looked at it several times--- I believe about the cloake board (think that was your site). Still a little confused on it. How about a video on it and setting it up for queen rearing :-D.
I don't have anything on my site about Cloake boards....yet! I plan on building a couple this winter and will put a video together in the spring.... stay tuned.
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Just wish I had something besides dial-up :'(!
I feel your pain. I can not get DSL or Cable at home either and am stuck with a crappy 24K dial-up at best. Wild Blue just became available in my area, so after the holidays I'm going to seriously consider it.
Rob, I meant to tell you before, but forgot, that video of queen marking was very good, straight to the point and I actually didn't realize it was so simple, think I'm going to be marking all my queens in spring when I can get in the hives. It really is a good idea, it is sometimes very hard to find that gal. Have a wonderful and beautiful day. Cindi